Origin
Fort Kent, ME
Morning in Fort Kent on Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Kent, ME to Knowles Corner, ME
Data updated 53 minutes ago
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
80.1 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
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6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Kent, ME
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Knowles Corner, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Kent, ME to Knowles Corner, ME covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Aroostook Road, Aroostook Scenic Highway, Portage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.6 miles on Aroostook Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.1 miles from Fort Kent, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 80.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Aroostook Road is the longest continuous segment at about 30.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / East Main Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fort Kent, ME to Knowles Corner, ME is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 161 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 161 / Market Street
Turn left onto ME 161 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Bridge Street
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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ME 11 / Pleasant Street
Turn left onto ME 11 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
48 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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ME 11 / Station Street
Turn left onto ME 11 / Station Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aroostook Road | 30.6 mi | 45m |
| Aroostook Scenic Highway | 19.2 mi | 28m |
| Portage Road | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| Masardis Road | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Market Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Station Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Aroostook Road
— 30.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Kent, ME and Knowles Corner, ME.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
88 ft
·
8 sec
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Highland Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 1
301 ft
·
14 sec
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East Main Street
3
Turn left onto ME 161
1.3 mi
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1 min
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
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23 sec
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Bridge Street
5
Turn left onto ME 11
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Pleasant Street
6
Continue on ME 11
31 mi
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45 min
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Aroostook Road
7
Continue on ME 11
15 mi
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22 min
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Portage Road
8
Turn left onto ME 11
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Station Street
9
Turn right onto ME 11
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Main Street
10
Continue on ME 11
12 mi
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17 min
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Masardis Road
11
Continue on ME 11
19 mi
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28 min
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Aroostook Scenic Highway
12
Arrive at destination
ME 11
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.1 miles from Fort Kent, ME, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Knowles Corner, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Kent, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Kent, ME
This is one driving day of about 80.1 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Kent, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Aroostook Road for about 30.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.1 mi from Fort Kent, ME · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Fort Kent, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Knowles Corner, ME
The final approach into Knowles Corner, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Knowles Corner, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.89 one way
$25.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.19 | $28.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.34 | $30.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.13 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Knowles Corner, ME
Morning in Knowles Corner on Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
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40 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Kent, ME to Knowles Corner, ME covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Aroostook Road, Aroostook Scenic Highway, Portage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.1 miles from Fort Kent, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Fort Kent, ME to Knowles Corner, ME is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 161 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fort Kent, ME to Knowles Corner, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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